Summary
Schellman is a Top 50 CPA firm specializing in attestation and compliance services, particularly in cybersecurity assessments. As a CMMC Senior Associate, you will be responsible for executing compliance assessments and delivering high-quality services to clients in various industries, while also contributing to Schellman's broader Federal Practice.
Responsibilities
- Interviewing client Subject Matter Experts for different fields of the organization, including technical areas as well as Human Resources, SecDevOps, SOC/NOC, and Internal Compliance
- Performing walkthroughs of client on-premise, cloud, and hybrid architectures
- Reviewing system security and technical configurations as they pertain to NIST 800-171 control requirements and CMMC scoping considerations
- Analyzing technical documentation such as system security plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, and evidence artifacts
- Documenting assessment findings, developing scoring rationales, and drafting formal deliverables; and
- Maintaining awareness of evolving DoD and CMMC program requirements, including updates to the CAP, scoping guides, and assessment guides to support Schellman methodology updates and client education
- Complying with Schellman’s code of ethics and professional conduct, methodologies, policies, and procedures
- Adhering to the professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
- Promoting Schellman’s company culture and exemplifying Schellman's values
- Establishing high quality relationships and rapport with client personnel
- Managing client expectations to ensure expectations are exceeded
- Completing assigned duties in a timely manner and with a high attention to detail
- Collaborating with fellow project team members in a productive and timely manner throughout the life cycle of each project
- Adhering to project schedules and keeping fellow project team members apprised of the progress of assigned tasks
- Escalating issues internally in a proper and timely manner
- Using discretion and decorum in the timing, form, and content of all client communications
- Booking travel reservations in a timely manner and in accordance with Schellman's travel and expense policies and procedures
- Performing the essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon to do so
- Attending project kick-off and closing meetings
- Executing assigned testing procedures, performing detailed analysis, reaching conclusions, documenting results in accordance with company standards and CMMC requirements and guidance (e.g., CAP, 32 CFR Part 170), and suggesting ideas for improvements, where applicable
- Drafting project deliverables
- Serving as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement
- Participating in recruiting and candidate interview activities
- Training project team members
- Acclimating newer team members to Schellman
- Contributing to Schellman's practice development efforts
- Developing an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
- Contributing to Schellman's thought leadership (e.g., articles, webinars, public speaking, etc.)
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent application of methodologies and quality standards
- Support client education and advisory efforts related to CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance
- Participate in FedRAMP readiness and assessment engagements as part of cross-training and service line expansion
- Contribute to Schellman’s thought leadership through webinars, articles, and public speaking
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Has completed at least one year of service at Schellman or relevant professional services experience in financial auditing, operational auditing, information systems auditing, internal auditing, information security management or consulting and/or risk consulting
- Must have CCP and a favorable Tier 3 determination from DoD
- Ideal candidate has all 3 of the following certifications: CCP, CCA, and a favorable Tier 3 determination from DoD
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Has completed at least one year of service at Schellman or relevant professional services experience in financial auditing, operational auditing, information systems auditing, internal auditing, information security management or consulting and/or risk consulting
- Must have CCP and a favorable Tier 3 determination from DoD
Nice to Haves
- Ideal candidate has all 3 of the following certifications: CCP, CCA, and a favorable Tier 3 determination from DoD
Benefits
- Opportunities for further education through additional training and the pursuit of industry-accepted certifications such as CISA, CISSP, and others
- Flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements
- Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are highly valued
- Some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings
- Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs